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James Alexander Holden (1 April 1835 – 1 June 1887) was the businessman who founded the South Australian company which eventually produced the Holden automobile.
Learn about the Holden family, who started a leather goods business in Adelaide in 1852 and later became involved in car manufacturing. Find out how James Alexander Holden, Henry James Holden and Edward Wheewall Holden shaped the company and the industry in Australia.
Learn how Holden, Australia's iconic car brand, started from a saddlery business founded by James Alexander Holden in 1852. Discover the milestones and achievements of Holden from the FX to the Commodore and beyond.
Dec 11, 2013 · Learn about the origins and evolution of Holden, the iconic car maker that started as a saddlery business in Adelaide in 1856. The timeline covers the major milestones, models, challenges and achievements of Holden from the 1940s to the present day.
Dec 6, 2021 · Learn about the history and impact of Holden cars on Australian culture and society. Find out the roles of James Alexander Holden, Henry James Holden and Laurence Hartnett in the development of the Holden company.
Sep 4, 2006 · Learn about James Alexander Holden, the founder of Holden & Frost, a company that evolved into General Motors-Holden's (GMH), the first Australian car maker. Explore the milestones, products and achievements of Holden from 1852 to present.
Jun 28, 2017 · While the first Holden was made at Fishermen’s Bend in Melbourne, Adelaide is where James Alexander Holden began his business, making saddles and harnesses in 1856.
